Alliance Between Britain and Russia Shapes World Peace
Vladimir Sazonoff asserts that Britain and Russia share an enduring alliance born of wartime unity. The interview argues the pact will end Slav threat myths, secure Russia’s western growth, and enable Poland’s postwar autonomy while confirming Allied victory and lasting European peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sezanoff
Great Britain
Russia
Sersiye Sazonoff
London Times Petrobrad
England
France
Rosaia
Burone
Victory for The Allies and German resolve analyzed
A wartime column discusses Allied victory morale versus German aims, citing Dr. Grenfell's Outlook article from Uxbridge fame. It covers German military leadership, civilian morale, and the British Army Medical Corps, noting German brutality, Turkish differences, and hopes for eventual Allied triumph aided by military and medical efforts.
Poles and Russians Clash Over Nationality Promise
A Polish deputy in the Duma argues for national self rule as Germans offer no concessions while allies back the Polish call for nationality. French editors weigh the Russian pledge to unite Poland under constitutional terms amid mixed confidence from various papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petien
Moscow
William
Poland
Sazonott
Harusiewien
Clemenceau
The Spectre of Pauperism in Leslie's Weekly
Savings of S. W. Strauss notes in Leslie's Weekly illustrate the fragility of U S households. He cites that 66 of 100 leave no estate, only 9 of the remaining 34 leave more than 5 dollars, and average fortunes are near 1300 dollars for the rest. He adds that 55 of 100 depend on relatives or public aid for subsistence, and that 2 percent could still fall into pauperism if job losses occur.
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S. W. Strauss
Cnicacy
American Society For Thrift
Leslie
Uni
United States
Impressions of Kitchener and His Machine Mind
The piece portrays Lord Kitchener as a towering, unmoved figure whose brain and will drive tough decisions. It lauds his precision, discipline, and steady endurance, likening him to a machine with a heart cut out, capable of leading campaigns from Khartoum to Khartoum’s echoes in modern war.
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Fes
Airdar
al Dex Ineie
Ancio
Egypt
Khartoum
George
Stevens
Lady Shuth
Kitchener
Ani Corrow
Endgame of War Talks Warns of German Victory Demands
The New York Press reflects on how, if German forces win, they will demand that their smallest female be protected and sustained as their army continues. It warns of a breakdown in morale, with starvation and deception looming as truth emerges about the Treaty and Europe’s fate.
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Wilfred Grentll
Uxbrador
Anticle
Ark UN
Grentell
France
Grenfell
II Petwrai von Bissing
Germany
Dr. Grenfell
de. Grenfell
British Army Medical Corps
Yeer
Somme
Flanders
Raif
Saye
Turke
Gosia
Ing
Siberian
Europe
York Press
Colde st Summer 100 Years Ago and its Global Reach
A retrospective recalls the 1816 cold summer known as the year without a summer. It details extreme weather across North America Europe and Canada with blizzards heavy snowfalls in June and July and a harsh cold August. Famine and scarce harvests followed as governments and people faced widespread hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Ot
Uniteed States
Canada
North America
Europe
Atlantic
New York
New Eng
Lower Canada
Maine
Vermont
Mas. Lachusetts
Pennsylvania
Jane
Ure
New England
Penney Sania
England
London
Eniland
France
Raina
Wonderful British Sub Pioneered by Luck and Engineering
A British submarine in enemy waters survived a mine explosion that shattered its bow and two bulkheads. Despite dire damage, pumps kept working and the crew, led by officers, navigated 300 miles home under power with the bow and rudder partly lost. The officer described the ship’s resilience and the crew’s determination to reach port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Develob
Jess
Fon Bo
Back to the Land Movement Receives Impetus in Canada
The article urges Canadians to reclaim land and move from cities to rural areas. It frames the back to the land movement as a remedy for urban overpopulation, promising economic and moral renewal through farming and land ownership. It warns of immigration pressures and extols pioneering heritage while calling city dwellers to support and pursue land stewardship locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Geng
Wendence
Cor Fort
Fidence
Was a Man of Practical Vision
James J. Hill is remembered as a builder of midwestern and western rail links. He connected the Red River Valley railway system with Saskatchewan and British Columbia and foresaw the Peace River country expansion. His focus on thrifty Ameri can farming and selecting quality seed and stock defined his era while he rejected orient trade as a chimera and pursued continental trade routes. Calgary editorial notes the prairie will eventually pass away.
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James J
Red River
Saskatchewan
British Coumbia
Peace River
Mr. Hill
Mississippi Valley
Belgian Relief Fund under scrutiny over Belgian food aid
A French report cited by the Belgian Relief Fund claims food supplies reach Belgium under supervision of the Belgium Relief Committee. Critics deny the relief is compromised while affirming that all shipments go through the committee to ensure delivery. The program supports seven million Belgians dependent on dairy goods and continues soliciting donations.
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Belgium Relief Committee
le Temps
Nly
Commis
Commission
Belgium
St. Peter Street
Royal Marriages and Monarchy in Decline Ethics
The Toronto World argues royal marriages once seen as peace tools have faded in importance amid world war. It notes German and British royal ties once shaped diplomacy, but monarchies lose influence as alliances shift. The piece urges reform and renewal of monarchy rather than its demise.
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Europe
Britain
Ingra
Hatrel
Toronto
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Norway
Sweden
M. Sazonoff
Teuton
Rockefeller Comvision
America
Amer
J. J. Hill
Dominions
Calgary
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